Administrative Assistant

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We employ experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities, as well as technical specialists with extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, we look to hire intelligent and driven people who want to make an impact and grow their careers within a dynamic consulting firm. You will work together with our consultants to provide outstanding service to our clients and to achieve our vision as a pre-eminent engineering and scientific consulting firm. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team

Key statistics:

- 1100+ Team members
- 900+ Consultants
- 550+ Ph.D.s
- 30+ Offices globally

We are currently recruiting for an **Administrative Assistant** in our Harrogate, UK office.

Reporting to the Office Administrator level 4, you will be part of our administrative team and will also work directly with a wide range of individuals at all levels, including management and directors.

**Responsibilities for this position include**:

- Assisting in the booking and preparation of conferences & travel
- Assisting the Financial Administrator with basic financial tasks
- Providing administrative support as required
- Maintaining electronic and manual management information systems
- Answering telephone enquiries from staff and attending to visitors
- Scanning, copying, and printing documents as required
- Setting up and clearing boardrooms before and after meetings
- Sorting and distributing incoming mail
- Filing papers and documents

**Qualifications for this position include**:

- Five GCE/GCSE O levels, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above, or one year's experience within a similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff at all levels
- Must be enthusiastic, flexible, and a team player
- Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgement

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Hand sanitizer available around all offices

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 7059